Terrible decision to cut Spooner....I cant believe it ..he was one of the faster skater during the pre season games ...he can produce, had 3 points in his last 2 games , he is smart , talented...but instead we decided to keep Mr turtle...I mean Mr Thorton....what a joke ...I really cant explain this poor decision.....and dont tell be its because Caron would have had to clear waivers...no other teams would have picked him .....sorry Mr Chiarelli but this one is a big mistake ...Spooner desserves to play in the NHL RIGHT NOW....SAD SAD SAD

I know but he really impressed me he really desserved to,stay with the team ....why dont they buy ST 's contract and keep him ??? Are we going to see Thorton all year long ....its sad to see a player ending a carreer on a sad note...ST doesnt fight much anymore since his commotion (vs John Scott) .....the other night against the Caps ...3 fights involving Fat, McQuaid and Johnny rocket ....ST was playing but not only we didnt see him on the scoreboard (what else is new) but not even close to a fight ...what was he doing what is he waiting for ? Why does he think he is on the team for his scoring talents ?? After the Lemon now I am after ST's skin..sorry about that but how can you keep a useless player on the team and waste a roster spot ???

Besides I have a bet with red ...Spooner + Smith total NHL points combined VS the Lemon

Stanley Cup to the BRUINS in 2011 & 4 more Cups by 2020

I think Peverley gets more points than Smith. If Spooner has time with the big club I give you a 75% of wiining.

If you win i give 100% that Red doesnt get anything since we know you don't honor bets.

Red and I have a common agreement ...whoever loses ...will apolodgies publicaly and admit that his knowledges are so so .....I have no fear ..I will that bet easy...Lemon wont even start the season ....Because....HE IS A LEMON

Oh well I feel like crying but flying to Nashville tomorrow for a business meeting ...and after that flying to Spain & Roma for a cruise to South Italy and Israel ....but dont worry guys I will be on line daily keeping an eye on you but most of all on PC that just screw up Spooner's hopes....and gave a little hope to red for our bet

I hope Johnson's gonna get a crack on the fourth, cause I think he could upgrade the line's production with Paille and Campbell. You can dress Thornton depending on who you play against.

Caron: go to Providence

Spooner: One thing is sure, if a top 6 forward get hurt, he'll get called !!

Svedberg should be tthe backup...

What part of Johnson's game would suggest he's a good option for the 4th line? He's a Lady Byng type player who goes out of his way to avoid the rough stuff. Caron would be unlikely to clear waivers whereas Johnson would likely go unclaimed. If Caron isn't traded I expect to see Johnson in Prov to start the season.

Oh well I feel like crying but flying to Nashville tomorrow for a business meeting ...and after that flying to Spain & Roma for a cruise to South Italy and Israel ....but dont worry guys I will be on line daily keeping an eye on you but most of all on PC that just screw up Spooner's hopes....and gave a little hope to red for our bet

I know but he really impressed me he really desserved to,stay with the team ....why dont they buy ST 's contract and keep him ??? Are we going to see Thorton all year long ....its sad to see a player ending a carreer on a sad note...ST doesnt fight much anymore since his commotion (vs John Scott) .....the other night After the Lemon now I am after ST's skin..sorry about that but how can you keep a useless player on the team and waste a roster spot ???

I will never understand how much time is spent obsessing about a 4th line player, by a couple of posters on this board.

Thornton plays about 8 minutes a game, averaging less than 12 shifts, and is 1/3 of what is considered to be, one of the best 4th lines, in the NHL.

OH, THE HORROR!!!

And the idea, of keeping Spooner on the Bruins, to play those 8 minutes, out of his natural position, instead of getting top-line minutes in Providence, developing at his natural center position, is probably one of the dumbest ideas I have read on this board.